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Tuesday 6th December
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall,
SA10 8EU
5 - 8pm. Wrap up and take a candlelit walk
to the waterfall, enjoy story-telling with Mr/
Mrs Claus and cozy-on up in the tea-room
with a hot drink and mince pie. Adults
£5: children £2.50; family £12.50. Free to
National Trust members. Wear weather
appropriate clothing and take a torch. Tel:
01639 636674.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aberdulais
SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER
Christmas Event
Mountain Ash, CF45
10am - 4pm. Family day out with a visit
from Santa, Christmas stalls, Ski slope,
Snowglobe, refreshments, funfair, face
painting, and more. Tel: 01443 424123.
www.rctcbc.gov.uk/whatson
CHRISTMAS EVENT
Treorchy, CF42
10am - 4pm. Family day out with a visit
from Santa and his reindeers, Christmas
stalls, refreshments, funfair, face painting
and more. Children and Reindeer Parade at
3:30pm. Tel: 01443 424123.
www.rctcbc.gov.uk/whatson
FAMILY FESTIVE FUN
National Museum, Cathays Park,
Cardiff CF10 3NP
10am - 4pm. A day of craft activities,
storytelling and face painting. Meet Santa at
3pm. Free. Tel: 029 2057 3000.
www.museum.wales/cardiff/whatson
SATURNALIA
National Roman Legion Museum,
Caerleon, NP18 1AE
11am - 4pm. Free entry - charge for some
activities. Drop in. Find out how the Romans
celebrated their winter festival, Saturnalia.
Taste Roman foods, make a Christmas gift
for a loved one plus a visit from Santa. Tel:
029 2057 3550.
www.museumwales.ac.uk/roman
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December
SANTA VISITS
Caerphilly Castle, CF83 1JD
Sat 10am - 4pm; Sun 11am - 4pm. See Santa,
his grand red sleigh and a beautiful travelling
grotto. Experience the sights, sounds and smells
of a medieval castle preparing for Christmas
with festive activities and entertainment for
the family. No booking required. Plus visit the
Christmas markets in the town centre.
cadw.gov.wales/eventscadw.gov.wales/
events
SANTA’S GROTTO
Cardiff Castle CF10 3RB
Santa will be waiting in the magical Black
Tower with presents for all good boys and
girls. Sessions in Welsh language available.
Book online at
www.cardiffcastle.com
SANTA’S GROTTO
Love Caerphilly Shop, Caerphilly Town
Centre, CF83 1JR
Visit Santa in his grotto. £3.50 per child
(Includes gift). Tel: 029 2088 0011.
www.caerphilly.gov.uk
SANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND
Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre, NP11 7FA
Walk through the snowy valleys to the North
Pole and tell Santa your Christmas wishes
and get an early gift! £6 per child. Includes
gift. Tel: 01495 272001.
www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk
BREAKFAST WITH THE ELVES
Dyffryn Gardens, Nr St Nicholas, CF5 6SU
9:30 - 10:30am. Booking essential. Enjoy
some breakfast, play games and do some
colouring with the Elves in the tearoom
before paying a visit to Father Christmas.
Adults - £10; children £7.Then visit Father
Christmas from 11am - 3pm. Normal
admission applies plus £4 per child. U11s free
admission if visiting Santa. Father Christmas
will be meeting all the good boys and girls
to give them an early Christmas present.
Tickets for your allocated time slot can be
collected from the visitor reception, posted
out or collected on the day.
Booking essential for Breakfast with Elves
and visiting Santa. Tel: 029 2059 0813.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
SUNDAY 11TH DECEMBER
Big Pit Babies
Big Pit National Coal Museum, NP4 9XP
Sessions at 11.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30 -
2.30pm and MUST be booked in advanced.
Limited spaces. £5 charge to include a gift.
Suitable for 0 - 5 years. A chance for younger
visitors to meet Mother Christmas and find
out what's been happening in the Christmas
household. Tel: 029 2057 3650.
www.museum.wales/bigpit
FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH
Vale Resort, Hensol Park, Hensol CF72 8JY
Enjoy a classic Christmas carvery lunch and
let the children enjoy balloon modelling,
cheek and eye painting, a family quiz and
a visit from Father Christmas. Family £75 (2
adults & 2 children under 12 years). Adult
£29, child under 12, £12. Includes 3 course
meal and entertainment. Tel: 01443 665804
FEED THE BIRDS WITH SANTA
National Wetlands Centre, Llwynhendy,
Llanelli, SA14 9SH
Feed the birds with Santa 2.45pm. A magical
experience to join Santa as he takes a break
from his busy preparations to help feed the
birds. Included in admission price. Tel: 01554
741087.
www.wwt.org.uk/visit/llanelli
FESTIVE SUNDAY LUNCH WITH SANTA
Copthorne Way, Culverhouse Cross,
Cardiff CF5 6DH. Adult £16.95 children under
12 £9.95; children under 3 eat free. To book
tel: 029 2029 4333 or email events.cardiff@
millenniumhotels.com
Tuesday 13th December
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall,
SA10 8EU. 5 - 8pm. Wrap up and take a
candlelit walk to the waterfall, enjoy storytelling
with Mr/Mrs Claus and cozy-on up in
the tea-room with a hot drink and mince pie.
Adults £5: children £2.50; family £12.50. Free
to National Trust members. Wear weather
appropriate clothing and take a torch.
Tel: 01639 636674.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aberdulais
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WHERE'S SANTA?
TINY LIVES APPEAL
Visit Santa
Elusen Arch Noa
at IKEA Cardiff
APEL BYWYDAU BYCHAIN
3rd– 23rd December 2016
All proceeds go to the Noah’s Ark Charity Tiny
Lives Appeal – supporting the life-saving care
of premature and critically ill babies.
£8 (visit and gift)
£10 (visit, quality gift and photo)
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 1pm–5pm / Sat: 11am–5pm
Sun: 11am–3pm / 19th–23rd Dec: 11am–5pm
Sponsored by
www.noahsarkcharity.org
Registered charity number 1069485
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